What is Slicing?

Slicing is a widely used technique in the meat processing industry in which meat products are accurately cut into thin slices or disks. This method is applied to various products such as deli meats, cheese, fish and other protein-rich foods. Slicing helps in consistent portioning of products, which is essential for both producers and consumers who value product uniformity and presentation.

With the increasing demand for pre-packaged, ready-to-eat meat products, the demand for advanced cutting technology has risen sharply. Slicing increases production speed and ensures optimal utilization of the input product, leading to less waste and higher efficiency.

How does Slicing work?

Slicing is done using specialized slicing machines equipped with sharp, rotating blades. The machines are designed to precisely cut meat products into slices of equal thickness, ranging from ultra-thin slices for deli meats to thicker portions for steaks or bacon, for example.

The process begins by placing the meat product in the slicer. Depending on the type of machine and settings, the product is then passed through the blades, where it is sliced with high precision. Modern slicers, such as Finova's, are often equipped with automated functions that allow the speed, thickness and quantity of cuts to be precisely adjusted.

Collaboration with Finova

To provide our customers with the latest technologies and high-quality slicing solutions, we have partnered with Finova, a leading Spanish company specializing in slicers for the food industry. Finova is known for their innovative and efficient slicers, which perfectly meet the needs of the meat processing industry. This partnership allows us to provide our customers with top quality slicers designed to increase productivity and ensure consistency.

Our slicer solutions

Different types of slicers

Automatic Slicers

Automatic slicers are designed for high throughputs and are ideal for large-scale meat processing plants. These machines can slice meat products continuously and without interruptions, significantly increasing production rates. Automatic slicers from Finova are equipped with advanced sensors and settings that ensure accurate slicing performance even at high volumes.

Manual slicers

Although most meat processing plants are switching to automatic systems, manual slicers are still popular in small-scale production environments and specialty stores. These slicers offer complete control over the slicing process and are ideal for situations where flexibility and manual work are key. They are often used for slicing delicate meats or unique products.

Deli Slicers

These machines are specifically designed for slicing meats such as ham, salami and turkey fillet. Deli slicers are precise, fast and can produce slices of various thicknesses. They are typically used in the production of pre-packaged meats sold in supermarkets.

Portion Slicers

Portion slicers are aimed at precisely cutting meat into equal portions, which is especially important in selling premium meat products such as steaks or pork chops. These slicers can be set to control the weight or thickness of each portion, ensuring consistency and minimizing waste.

Frozen Meat Slicers

Special frozen meat slicers have been developed for cutting frozen meat. These machines are designed to slice frozen products without affecting the structure of the meat. This type of slicer is ideal for companies working with frozen meat products, such as frozen chicken fillets or hamburgers.

Finova slicers overview

The benefits of slicing

Modern slicers, such as those from Finova, are designed to cut each slice with extreme precision. This results in consistent product portions, which is important for both presentation and efficiency in the production line. Precision slicing ensures that each product weighs the same and meets customer requirements.

By using automatic and advanced slicers, meat processing plants can significantly increase their production capacity. Automatic slicers can process large quantities of meat quickly and efficiently, resulting in faster turnaround time and lower labor costs.

With automated slicers, it is possible to cut products accurately, resulting in reduced cutting losses. This optimizes resource utilization and reduces waste, which both lowers costs and improves production sustainability.

Slicers from Finova are designed with strict hygiene standards in mind. The machines are easy to clean and contain safety mechanisms that reduce the risk of accidents. This is of great importance in the meat processing industry, where food safety and hygiene are top priorities.

Thanks to our partnership with Finova, we can offer slicers that are customizable for different product types and cutting requirements. Whether it’s thin slices for charcuterie or thicker cuts for steaks, our machines can be tailored to the customer’s specific needs.

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Why choose
slicers from Het Packhuys?

Our partnership with Finova allows us to offer our customers access to the most advanced slicing technologies available in the food industry. Finova is known for their innovative approach to slicing, with machines that meet the highest standards of efficiency, safety and accuracy.

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Our slicers are suitable for a wide range of applications in the meat processing industry and can be customized to meet the unique needs of your business. Whether you are looking for a fully automatic solution for slicing meats or a versatile slicer for portioning premium meat products, we have the right solution for you.

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Wondering how our slicers can optimize your production process? Contact us and find out how our Finova slicers can help you increase your production capacity and reduce costs.

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